• My Mom's Final Book

    My Mom's Final Book

    She asked me to publish one final thing for her.
    from 46 reviews.
    General  Fiction

  • About My Mom - Phyllis Stewart

    About My Mom - Phyllis Stewart

    An update on my Mom's passing.
    from 85 reviews.
    General  Non-Fiction

  • The Cheetah

    The Cheetah

    Fastest animal on land
    from 54 reviews.
    General  Poetry


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: We are saddened to share the news of the passing of a FanStory author Phyllis Stewart. She will be missed. Please read the note from her daughter available here.
    fm wright: My heartfelt condolences go out to the family in their time of grief. May God grant you peace. -
    evesayshi: My sad condolences to the family in this time of grievous loss of this inspired and inspiring writer and warm and encouraging ally. I will very deeply miss her and her words and insights...Eve -
    Cedar: I am saddened to hear the news about Phyllis. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family Enjoy Paradise Phyllis...Bill -
    Margaret Snowdon: I am deeply saddened to hear about Phyllis - I know she suffered ill-health for years. She's been part of my life from the time I first joined FS - she'll always be in my thoughts. R.I.P my dear friend. -
    Rosemary Everson1: So sorry to hear the passing of a poet who evidently was well-known. I wish I would have known you. God bless you and your family. -
    davisr (Rhonda): Oh my, I just found out. How very sad. We all loved her here so much!! My deepest condolences to her sweet daughter. -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations! The 2018 #2 Ranked Novelist!
    judiverse: Congratulations on you great work in 2018! judi -
    Spitfire: Wow! That's very impressive.

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    Teri7: congratulations my friend! -
    Bill Schott: You?re the best, Phyllis. God bless and keep you. -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: My Father Was a Racist finished first in the contest "Father's Day contest"
    Ginnygray: Congratulations Phyllis on a great win! -
    Spitfire: Congratulations on winning first place.
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FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations! 2016 Short Works Writer of the Year!
    Dean Kuch: Great job, Phyllis, all year long!
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    michaelcahill: AWESOME YEAR, Phyllis!!!
    Happy New Year. Hopefully, I'll be around more. IOU many, many reviews etc..... mikey -
    Dean Kuch: photo Penguins20New20Year_zps26to0gwl.jpg
    HAVE A PROSPEROUS 2017, PHYLLIS!
    ~Dean :) -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your well-deserved honor of being top Short Works Writer of the Year. Keep turning them out in 2017! judiverse -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your achievements in 2016. Have a wonderful New Year. judiverse -
    Ulla: Congrats, Phyllis. So well deserved. Ulla:))) -
    barkingdog: Congratulations, Phyllis. Awesome win.
    :) e -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thank you all. If you hadn't read and reviewed my work, I would not have the trophy, so it's partly yours.

    Have a terrific year! :) -
    Louise Michelle: Oh, dear, just seeing this now. A belated congratulations to a very talented lady. -
    Margaret Snowdon: Happy birthday to you - Happy Birthday to you
    Happy birthday dear Phyyyyyyyylis...
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ---

    and may you have many more, my friend.
    Margaret -
    sunnilicious: Congratulations! Have a great Mothers Day Weekend too! -
    Lakieshae: Kiddos to you for great work.... -
    Sasha: I wouldn't get my septum pierced if you paid me to do it. That really hurts. I may like my piercings but I am not into pain. -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations! #5 Ranked Novelist of 2016!
    michaelcahill: Just throwing this in while your at it, eh?
    You must've written a million words this year.
    WOW! -
    Dean Kuch: Two for the price of one.
    That's just good business, Phyllis, heh-heh.
    Great job!
    ~Dean :) -
    lancellot: Congratulations on your double accomplishment! -
    Ira White: Congratulations and salutations! Glad for you getting the recognition you deserve. -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations! Honorable Mention in the reviewing contest!
    rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved! :-))) -
    michaelcahill: There on the money. Its about time. LOL!!! See, you'll always be needed! Congrats! -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulation & salutations, Phyllis.
    Great job!
    ~Dean :} -
    barkingdog: Congratulations, Phyllis. :) ellen -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thanks, everyone. Hardest five bucks I ever made. LOL! :) -
    royowen: Well done, Phyllis another first -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations! I Really Shouldn't is the new Story of the Month!
    Dean Kuch: photo winnersmiley_zpsc8tc3oaz1_zpsgpj08y0m.gif
    Congratulations, Phyllis. This comes as no surprise.
    ~Dean
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    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!!! My favorite!!!! -
    lancellot: Congrats, you deserved this win. -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your great Story of the Month win! judi -
    damommy: Congratulations! Never a doubt that you'd win. 8-) -
    GoodHearted Woman: Brava, Phyllis! Doesn't surprise me either.
    Just BASK!
    Marcia
    GoodHearted Woman -
    Ulla: Congratulations. So well deserved. :))) -
    Ric Myworld: Congratulations! You're a winner every day, dear, in a contest or not. Ric -
    Gloria ....: Yay Phyllis! You know you're my hero. :)) -
    Bill Schott: Congratulations, Phyllis. You should get this every time. -
    Jay Squires: Come one, Phyllis. You know you're right up at the top. Congratulations! -
    Muffins: Well done Phyllis. I loved this story. This is a deserved win. -
    Phyllis Stewart: Awww... golly whiz. You guyz are just too nice. But thanks. :) -
    boxergirl: Way to go, Phyllis. Well-deserved! :-) -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Phyllis, on winning story of the month. :) Marilyn -
    Kyanro: Congrats! I loved this one! -
    mfowler: Congratulations, Phyllis. Nice to see you in the winner's circle. -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Sandra Mitchell Dances finished first in the contest "sandramitchell"
    michaelcahill: Hey, two of my favorite people. I've heard rumours about this dancing thing. Hmmmm......
    Congrats. A perfect ending. :)) mikey -
    Ric Myworld: I don't know how I could've missed this piece, but I'm sure glad I stumbled across it. Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations the #2 Ranked Short Works Writer of 2015!
    I am Cat: Congratulations Phyllis! ;) -
    judiverse: Congratulations, Phyllis. Good show! judi -
    Sasha: Congratulations. It has been a fun year and right up to the end you were just millimeters behind me. Personally, I think you are a number one writer and am proud to be among so many talented writers here on FS. -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thank you all. If you hadn't been reading, I wouldn't have done well, so it's YOUR trophy. In fact, I should cut it up into pieces and mail them out to my readers. Who wants the head? The star? First to ask gets the good parts. :) -
    Selina Stambi: Good work, Phyllis. Congratulations! The star, please! :) xxx -
    ciliverde: Congratulations, Phyllis!!! Well -deserved, my friend :) :) -
    royowen: Well done, congrats my friend great job, well deserved Roy. -
    Margaret Snowdon: Congradulations, Phyllis - just popped in for a short while. -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Phyllis. So sorry this was so late.
    Fabulous work, all year through.
    ~Dean -
    happykat4: Phyillis, I asked fan support but I want to make sure I do things correctly. My question was about a previous post. The question is: I added an additional verse to a poem I have previously posted. I had reviews on it, but I want to re promote it with the new verse... How do I do this so it doesn't come across as though it is a new post. Can you tell me how to do this? -
    Muffins: Hi Phyillis, I changed the rating from a 4 to a 5. Sorry about the slip of the fingers. -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations! Deadline - Part 1 is the new Story of the Month!
    Gloria ....: Yes, Phyllis! You got my vote because you write good! Congratulations to you. -
    michaelcahill: Yep. She writes gooder fer sure. Congratulations!!!! -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thanks so much, Cat. It feels weird to win over the superb competition. I almost feel guilty.

    Thanks also to Gloria and Mikey. You two are the goodest fans a girl could have. :) -
    Tessa Kay: Many, many congratulations! Well done and well deserved! And don't you dare feel guilty. :D -
    Dean Kuch: Hey, way to go, Phyllis! Great work...
    ~Dean :} -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Phyllis. Well dserved. Ulla:) -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thank you all so much. No one can win without readers, so it's all your doing, you know. :) -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your story of the month win. Well deserved. judiverse -
    barkingdog: Congratulations, Phyllis. :) ellen xx -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations! Monsters Among Us: Part 1 is the new Story of the Month!
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Phyllis. Well deserved! -
    ravenblack: Congratulations Phyllis! Now you can afford some better feed for your penguins lol. -
    Connie C: Congratulations, my friend! -
    gypsycaravan: Congratulations for the story of the month. So happy for you. -
    Leineco: Congrats Phyllis - a great "new world" moister story :-) Seriously worthy of the winning status :-) -
    Drew Delaney: Wow! Phyllis. I am so happy for you. You go girl! -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thank you all so verrry much. I only wrote it to prove to Dean that, tho I don't like horror stories, I can write one. I never dreamed anyone would think it was good. Maybe I should change to a horror writer. LOL! Nah. I feel more at home in Hell with Luke. :) -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations the 2014 Novelist of the Year!
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Phyllis! Many congrats to you and Happy New Year. -
    Selina Stambi: Congratulations, Phyllis. Your hard work paid off! -
    lancellot: Way to Go! You did a masterful job and entertained us all. -
    Dean Kuch: Big congrats, Phyllis! You certainly earned it! -
    seaglass: Congratulations, keep those chapters coming -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thanks so much, everyone. I enjoyed writing the books, but it was YOU who won the trophy for me, since it was my readers that pushed me to the top. A special thank you to Margaret for taking off last year to edit books instead of writing/ posting them. LOL! No one can top her for #1, and I'm pleased to see she has started a new novel this year. I'm looking forward to reading it, along with other books and works of the talented writers here at FanStory, my second home. Hope you all have a wonderful new year. And remember, the only resolution we need is "Keep Writing!" :) -
    michaelcahill: I thought sure you were going to take off in June and give me a chance. Hahaha. I can't imagine how far out to sea I would be without your help. Congratulations!! -
    judiverse: Congratulations, novelist of the year, and well earned. judiverse -
    Drew Delaney: Sorry for the delay, Phyllis. Congratulations for a job well done. Lots of hard work goes into this, I know. Happy New Year, my friend. Drew xx -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your story of the month win. A very well-deserved honor. judiverse -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thanks to all of you readers, who really are the ones who won, since it was only because of terrific, loyal readers that I ended up where I did. I love you guys. :) -


Phyllis Stewart: First, thanks to all who voted for my winning/tieing 5-7-5 entry called "A Terrible Injustice." I never write that sort of teensy tiny thing, but I couldn't resist that prompt, with the true story I had.

Anyway, just really want to say that those who review an entry for a contest and say "good luck in the voting" but don't bother to vote keep the vote totals low. Winning/tieing with 6 votes when the third entry had 5 votes is largely luck, since there were not enough votes to make a fair contest, in my not-so-humble opinion.

I wish more people would check the contest voting booths every day. You may find some stuff there (stories, poems, and authors new to you) that you really like. Read a few entries and maybe you'll get interested in what folks did with the topic. Maybe you'll even decide that one of them is worthy of YOUR vote. Just takes a few minutes, and it improves the site for all, including YOU. :)
    flylikeaneagle: I have met many new fans by reading their works on voting day. I review these that i like and vote daily. My favorites I bookcase. Merry Christmas!
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    Selina Stambi: I am a regular voter too, Phyllis. Preach on sista ... this message needs to be heard! -


Phyllis Stewart: Yay! I'm typing on the classic version again. I'm HOME! :)
    Selina Stambi: Hurrah! Hurrah!! Amen!!! I'm home too. I felt like a displaced person. -
    Margaret Snowdon: Hi, Phyllis - just wanted to congratulate you on your ranking for lst Novelist of the Year - as we are off to Portugal on the 15th for a few weeks - also to wish you good health and happiness for the coming New Year.
    Margaret -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thank you, Margaret. Hope your trip was everything you hoped it would be, and you come back relaxed and ready to write. Or edit. Or both. :) -


Phyllis Stewart: Thankfully, Tom has gotten the message from the majority, and we will have our site back to normal in the 'classic' version.

Remember New Coke? Cola lovers complained, so Coca Cola Company brought back "Classic" Coke, so they called it. It didn't take long until both New Coke and "Classic" Coke disappeared in favor of plain old beloved Coca Cola. I predict this site will follow the same path. But it won't matter to me. I'll be drinking Classic FS myself.
    granny goes viral: And thank you for the speed as well. I am surprised we didn't shut the whole thing down. LOL. -


Phyllis Stewart: Not only is the site claustrophobic with monstrous pics so you can't see much of the top 12 and favorites without endless scrolling, but...

It's so SLOW compared to the old one.

There is nothing better here. It's all WORSE. Tom claims it's an easier interface. Maybe for newbies it is, but it's ugly and gives me a friggin headache.

I don't think I'll stay past Xmas if all the broken features aren't fixed. This is a real shame. The site is ruined, for me at least. I no longer even feel like reading or posting. I hate coming here now.
    trimple: Twice now I have written a comment in the 'profile thoughts' but it isn't registering.

    I don't know what, Tom's thinking, but this new set up is positively terrible.
    It's all very well him 'telling us' that it's better, but are we not the judges of whether something is better or not, given the fact that we are the users?

    I foresee a tsunami of members leaving FS. Like you Phyllis, I think it is unlikely that I shall renew my membership.

    I'm all for the fact that the site could have done with a face lift, but take it from me, and many others' Tom, you have butchered a perfectly functioning site into a non user friendly, eyesore.

    It is very unpleasant to use. Not because I am indifferent to change, but because it is now the pits...

    Good luck with your new members.

    I truly hope that you take note of what your consistent members think of these 'so called' improvements FS

    Bloody awful...

    -


Phyllis Stewart: I really miss seeing everything at once on the home page. Having to use all these menus is a real pain! And the pictures on the top 12 etc are way too BIG.

That purple bar gave me a headache earlier, and now I try again and the headache is back. I don't think I can even use this site now. :(

Why change the site just to make it harder to use???? Stupid.
    Adri7enne: I totally agree about the front page. I liked being able to see everything at a glance. And now these tiny little windows to write our comments in. You get to see only two lines at a time. It's not user friendly at all. You need to have a really good memory or you have to keep scrolling up and down n order to know what you just wrote. These tiny windows are a damn nuisance.! -
    granny goes viral: I AM HATING EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS.
    I AM PROTESTING BY NOT REVIEWING ANYTHING, JUST GIVING 5. MAY NOT POST EITHER. -


Phyllis Stewart: New is not always better. I miss the old format where we could see everything all at once. Now we are locked in separate rooms and must use a menu to move to another closed-off room. I'm getting claustrophobia. And the whole time that horrrible purrrrple bar at the top, which doesn't scroll away, is pulling my attention and giving me a headache!

I hate the new format, but if things still worked, I might get used to it. A serious problem exists, however: we can no longer highlight words/lines to edit them! Tom has promised to take care of it, though.
    shelley kaye: i'm with you, phyllis! i don't like this new look at all....
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    Julia.: Ditto on the purple bar and the claustrophobic feeling. I miss the clean open feeling of the old site. -


FanStory wrote to Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations on winning the Reviewing Competition.
    October21: Congratulations! Well deserved! -
    tinams: Congratulations Phyllis. Very well deserved :) -
    Sherry Asbury: You are so precious and I appreciate you comments on my poetry - have great admiration for you!! -
    Lady & Louis: Congratulations, Phyllis, that's well deserved! -
    MumEsGirl: Congratualtions on a well deserved win
    kate
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    fairy77: Congrats Phyllis review my stuff anytime.beth fairy77 -
    kiwigirl2821: Well my friend, you did good! You are a generous reviewer and fair! Love that you won this honor. So deserved. xoxo deborah -
    Phyllis Stewart: Thank you all so verrry much! I am still in shock! I never imagined in my wildest dreams I would win this award. Heck, I just like to type! And as a former teacher, I just can't help "marking" papers. And adding my own two cents. Here I thought I was being a "busybody" ... who knew that could be seen as a positive thing! :) Thanks to all who nominated me. You guys are just wonderful. Lovvvve the friendly folks at fanstory! :) -
    JuneYvonne: Congratulations Phyllis! I was certainly grateful for your thoughtful and helpful review. This honor is well deserved. June -
    elgone: Woo hoo, lady! I'm happy for you. Very well deserved.

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    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on earning the Reviewing Award, Phyllis. You must be thrilled. -
    donaldww: Congratulations on winning this award. Keeping SPAG on the run and leaving other thoughts is appreciated! -
    Pussinoots13: Hi Phyllis,
    I am very pleased that you won the contest. You really are a great mentor and an asset to Fanstory. Even if we never meet I feel like I know you and that is my pleasure. -
    misscookie: Just want to say congratulation. I bet it's a wonderfull feeling -
    Maureen's Pen: Congrats Phyllis on your recognition. Hugs Maureen -
    squid152: Congrats. You were always the 1st one to review my work and gave the best suggestions to improve it. I thank you-squid -
    LancsLass: Good morning, and many congratulations :) -
    Val Crisson: Congratulations on winning the reviwing contest! Val Crisson -
    Phyllis Stewart: You are all so nice! Thanks so much for the congrats! I hope I can live up to this undeserved honor, and I will try harder to be thorough and helpful when I can. :) -
    springrain: Congratulations Phyllis on winning the reviewing competition! Springrain -
    ajdevore: I friend. I just discovered the 'FOLLOWING' tab so I just found out that you won. Bravo. Well deserved. -
    Sharrum: Congratulations Phyllis...you're awesome!!! -
    tc_rego: Congratulations Phyllis. :) -
    Phyllis Stewart: I'm so grateful to all of you for taking the time to say such wonderful things. I don't know what to say, except a weak and humble "thank you." :) -
    misscookie: Just wanted to give you a shout out on your win...Congratuations! -
    A.R. Curry: What's the word count on your new flash fiction contest? I'm interested :D -
    Realist101: Congrats on winning the Postcard Contest Phyllis! Thanks again for entering! :) Susan -
    Cynthia Tee: A belated congrats on your win!! I just love the photo on this page...that little face is just begging to be kissed. Plse do so for me.
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    nhinchliff: I too congratulate you on your 100 word dash flash fiction, Phyllis. You definitely should have won this. Good job! -
    Xylok: i see a dog in two cool hands
    as loved as stars and trees
    a dog as cute as any man
    or woman could ever be
    and not because im crazy either,
    rather because i see
    and i can tell that dog right there
    is right where he should be
    and love is just as home inside
    a rose as it is in a weed.

    a spirit is a spirit after all.

    you are a fantastic reviewer and its nice to see it didn't go unappreciated. you deserve hugs as well as recognition for your reviews. thanks for sticking around fanstory. -
    Amsterdam: Now I understand your review....and respect it.
    BTW, your about 15 mins away from me ...
    Romeoville...& Chicago
    My homes -
    Cindy Warren: Phyllis, do you have any idea how to explain to someone what syllables are? I suspect English is not his first language. I just reviewed a 5-7-5 poem by a new writer called art_fan85 called 'A rose'. His reply asked what syllables were and I have no idea how to explain it to him. Would you like to help? -
    speakup: All the bell and whistles to head your way, great work you are an inspiration. Ron -
    Titanx9: Congratulations on your "Shoes" win! -
    Amsterdam: No peeking.... Lolz Congrats ...
    Well deserving -
    Dustybones: You should go for the exacta. Win again! -
    cherylmelwoods: Congratulations sweetie on being No 2 Novelist for 2012!! Great accomplishment... xxxx -
    robyn corum: Phyllis, I had to drop by and tell you how excited I am that you garnered the #2 position - "Top Ranked Novelists of 2012"! Of course, I'm not surprised - at the rate you turn out work! Way to go! I hope you find 2013 to be even more inspirational and successful! Go, girl!! I'm cheering for you!!! -
    ephraim crud, COS.: THANK YOU, MOM, FOR YOUR AWESOMENESS!
    LOVE YERZ LIKE AN AUCTION! XXXXXX,
    YOUR LOVIN' SON, EPH. -
    Titanx9: Phyllis, how remiss of me not to come here earlier to congratulate you on being the #1 author on fanstory. I wish you the best in 2013! Dossie -
    Alan K Pease: I would like to review your limerick but the reviewing area isn't there and I looked all the way to the end of the post -
    elgone: ;) Hey, you're one of the best. Well deserved honor. -
    NicciFaye: Congrats on Romance contest Phyllis!!! -
    cvcopac: hope you're feeling better, or get feeling better soon. -
    Bill Schott: Your mono-rhyme was tops and I'm glad that you won hands down. -
    Insane Membrane: Thanks Phyllis ,it does get a little tedious reading about how rotten life is treating people.,however I have found some excellent reading on this web site stories and poems that are pretty entertaining for beginners

    yourself included in that there :-)





    thanks so much for the vote -
    Titanx9: Congratulations on your wins! You're a true talent! -
    Phyllis Stewart: I have never scrolled down to see all these comments... so sorry for ignoring all your kind remarks in 2013. It would be helpful to have the NEW comments appear at the TOP of the list so I would notice them. Is there a way to do that? -
    Lulube: Well I don't know but I think thats a great suggestion. anyway, congrats on your 200 word story win yay yay

    lulube -
    Jackarrie: Congratulations on your win Yawn. Well done. -